Olympic Figure Skater Gracie Gold Bares Her Heart Out With The Love For Her Sport

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Introduce us to a day in your life.

Ms. Gracie Gold:

Okay! My day starts at 7:30am when I get up and get my day started. I grab a coffee and make my oatmeal and sit down at my laptop and answer some emails, check my phone, etc. I usually get to the rink around 9:15am so I have time to warm up before my first session. Right now I’m on the ice for 3-4 hours. I have a lesson with each of my coaches, Oleg and Marina. I have ballet 3x a week and off ice training 3x a week. I also work in some low intensity cardio training on the weekends when I am not training on the ice. I try to get to sleep before 10pm so I can be well rested for the next day.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine that you may like to share?

Ms. Gracie Gold:

My favorite off-ice cardio right now is the bike, it’s low impact and is gentle on my joints. Bike sprints are a great way to get your heart rate up and break a serious sweat! My favorite leg exercise are box jumps or anything plyometric.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?

Ms. Gracie Gold:

Yes. I think if you want to feel great and healthy then you have to eat healthily. I also take vitamin D supplements daily and a multivitamin for women. I try to drink water through out the day and limit my caffeine intake to the morning so it doesn’t interfere with my sleep. I love eating fresh fruits and vegetables and lean proteins like white fish and chicken.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

At such a young age, you are out and making history. How are you able to balance your personal life and competing for figure skating?

Ms. Gracie Gold:

It can be difficult. I’ve had to make many sacrifices to be where I am today. You can’t have everything you want in life, but I think balance is important and sometimes overlooked. I try to relax on the weekends and get outside. I’m focused on skating Monday-Friday 24/7, so I try to unwind during those 48 hours. That being said, it’s important to keep your goals in mind and stay active, be healthy, and keep your eye on the prize.